SAN DIEGO - Seaman Arieyunna Funches, a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, serves the U.S. Navy at Naval Base Point Loma.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joey Sitter, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West |
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Vicksburg.
“I learned growing up to ask for help whenever I can’t get out of situations on my own,” Funches said. “That lesson is important in the Navy because everyone goes through stuff, but asking for help can help you overcome any challenges you face.”
Funches graduated from Judson High School in San Antonio, in 2023.
“I learned growing up to ask for help whenever I can’t get out of situations on my own,” Funches said. “That lesson is important in the Navy because everyone goes through stuff, but asking for help can help you overcome any challenges you face.”
Funches graduated from Judson High School in San Antonio, in 2023.
Funches joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Funches serves as a yeoman.
“I joined the Navy for stability and to have self-dependence,” Funches said.
Naval Base Point Loma provides support to 70 U.S. Pacific Fleet commands headquartered on the base, including five nuclear-powered fast attack submarines. The base is also home to Cabrillo National Park and the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, which averages more than 1.2 million visitors annually.
The U.S. Navy is celebrating its 250th birthday this year.
According to Navy officials, “America is a maritime nation and for 250 years, America’s Warfighting Navy has sailed the globe in defense of freedom.”
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
Funches has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of just joining the Navy because a lot of people don’t,” Funches said.
Funches serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving in the Navy means that no matter what you endure, you continue to keep fighting the good fight and never stop being yourself,” Funches said.
Funches is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank Religious Programs Specialist 1st Class Meija for being there for me when I first joined because it was really hard,” Funches added. “She helped me become the sailor I am today. I also want to thank Culinary Specialist 1st Class Funches because he was the only other person in my family who joined the military, and he kind of created a pathway for me. He also sends me inspirational texts every morning encouraging me to stay in the Navy.”
“I joined the Navy for stability and to have self-dependence,” Funches said.
Naval Base Point Loma provides support to 70 U.S. Pacific Fleet commands headquartered on the base, including five nuclear-powered fast attack submarines. The base is also home to Cabrillo National Park and the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, which averages more than 1.2 million visitors annually.
The U.S. Navy is celebrating its 250th birthday this year.
According to Navy officials, “America is a maritime nation and for 250 years, America’s Warfighting Navy has sailed the globe in defense of freedom.”
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
Funches has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I am most proud of just joining the Navy because a lot of people don’t,” Funches said.
Funches serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving in the Navy means that no matter what you endure, you continue to keep fighting the good fight and never stop being yourself,” Funches said.
Funches is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I want to thank Religious Programs Specialist 1st Class Meija for being there for me when I first joined because it was really hard,” Funches added. “She helped me become the sailor I am today. I also want to thank Culinary Specialist 1st Class Funches because he was the only other person in my family who joined the military, and he kind of created a pathway for me. He also sends me inspirational texts every morning encouraging me to stay in the Navy.”